Outokumpu Oy, Finland, has developed a new way to categorize its wide range of stainless steel products by arranging them according to strength, hardness, machinability, heat resistance, and corrosion resistance. The new approach will help customers to identify and compare different product options and so find the best product for their specific performance and cost needs.
The new portfolio structure features nine product ranges, which highlight the key properties of their respective products. In the Classic product family, the three ranges – Core, Moda, and Supra – represent the basic, all-round grades.
The Pro product family includes six ranges: Forta for Duplex and other high-strength needs, Ultra for extremely corrosive environments, Dura for high hardness, Therma for high heat-resistance, Prodec for improved machinability, and Deco for special surfaces.
To further facilitate exploration of the portfolio, Outokumpu has introduced a new interactive on-line tool.
Outokumpu has also launched three new alloys: Supra 316plus, which has better strength, corrosion resistance, and formability than austenitic Supra 316L/4404; Core 4622, a ferritic containing no nickel; and high-strength lightweight Forta H-series, for the automotive industry.
